Chapter 13 Flashcards
1
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What is ammonification?
A
Ammonification is the production of ammonia from organic nitrogen containing compounds
2
Q
What is nitrification?
A
The oxidation of ammonium ions to nitrate ions and then the oxidation of nitrate ions to nitrate ions
3
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What is nitrogen fixation?
A
Nitrogen fixation is the process of nitrogen gas being converted into nitrogen containing compounds